Skil Hammer Drill Recalled by S-B Power Tool

Recalled October 6, 1998 · CPSC recall 99003a · Skil

Hazard

A wiring problem presents the possibility of an electric shock or electrocution in these drills.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using these drills. To arrange for a free repair, consumers should call S-B Power Tool.

Units

About 150

Incidents / injuries

There have been no reports of incidents or injuries with these drills.

Description

These drills are used for precision drilling into hard materials such as concrete and brick, as well as wood and metal. They have a black housing, and a red trigger and selector switch. These drills have a nameplate with "6464" on the side. The date codes 767 through 868 also are stamped on the nameplate, as well as the part number, "F012646400."

What to do

Consumers should immediately stop using these drills. To arrange for a free repair, consumers should call S-B Power Tool.

Contact

Consumers may call S-B Power Tool at (800) 815-TOOL between 8 a.m and 4:30 p.m CDT Monday through Friday.

Product

Skil model 6464 Hammer Drills

Manufacturer(s)

S-B Power Tool Co., of Chicago, Ill.

Retailers

Home improvement, hardware and industrial supply retailers sold these drills, from April 1998 to August 1998, for about $139. They were sold in Florida, Illinois, Iowa, Missouri, New York and Texas.

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →